Staindrop
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.579, -1.804 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 12 20 |
| Population: | 1,310 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Staindrop is a small stone-built village and civil parish in County Durham, England, set in the rolling farmland of Teesdale close to the historic Raby Castle and the River Tees. Its character is defined by a traditional village green, older stone houses and a mix of Georgian and earlier architecture that reflects its long rural history.
Locally the village’s life is tied to agriculture, rural trades and the tourism drawn by the nearby Raby Estate, while many residents commute to larger towns for work. Staindrop has an active community feel with village clubs, pubs and events; historically it grew around the estate and manor influences, so visitors often find a strong sense of continuity between the landscape, local buildings and village social life.
Postcode districts covering Staindrop
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 23.6 miles
- Darlington 10.5 miles
- Hartlepool 24.4 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 19.3 miles
- Durham 16.9 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.5 miles
- Peterlee 22.2 miles
- Chester-le-Street 21.4 miles
- Billingham 21.4 miles
- Consett 19.1 miles
- Bishop Auckland 7 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 9.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cleatlam Parish 1.1 miles
- Raby with Keverstone Parish 1.3 miles
- Wackerfield Parish 1.9 miles
- Langton Parish 2 miles
- Barnard Castle East Ward 2.2 miles
- Winston Parish 2.3 miles
- Cockfield Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Streatlam and Stainton Parish 2.8 miles
- Ingleton Parish 2.8 miles
- Hilton Parish 2.9 miles
- Whorlton Parish 3.3 miles
- Evenwood Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Staindrop
DL2 3NG, DL2 3JL, DL2 3NP, DL2 3LZ, DL2 3NR, DL2 3NE, DL2 3NJ, DL2 3PG, DL2 3JX … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 15.8 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 32 miles
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 7.4 miles
- Shildon Railway Station 7.5 miles
Hotels near Staindrop Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- Runa Farm 3.7 miles
- Manor House Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 8.7 miles
- Park Head Hotel 3 8.7 miles
- Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4 7.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1m 3 9.6 miles
- Coach and Horses 5.3 miles
Schools in Staindrop
- Staindrop Academy Secondary
- Staindrop C of E (Controlled) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 0.9 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 2.6 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 5.4 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 7.5 miles
- Windlestone Country house 9.8 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 11.9 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles
- University of Durham University 15.7 miles
- Old Park Country house 16.6 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 17.9 miles